Manly State School

Manly (Qld) is a bayside suburb 19.9 km east of Brisbane's CBD with a population of 4,273 (2021 Census). The median age is 46, older than the Queensland median of 38, and there are 1,197 families with an average of 0.7 children per household. The median weekly household income is $2,079 (above the national median), with median monthly mortgage repayments of $2,200 and median weekly rent of $403 – indicating a comparatively affluent, established community.

The ABS QuickStats for Manly (Qld) 2021 shows 95.1% of residents are non-Indigenous and 1.9% identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Specific country-of-birth breakdowns were not available in the provided source extracts, but the data confirms a predominantly Australian-born population with the median age of 46 suggesting a mature demographic profile.

No specific OSHC provider or service operating at Manly State School was identified in the provided research context. The available sources focus on the school's curriculum and catchment rather than vacation or before/after-school care programs. Families seeking OSHC would need to contact the school directly or consult local directories.

Manly State School runs an Instrumental Music program where students learn band instruments, with ensemble experience provided through a Concert Band (Year 4) and Wind Ensemble (Year 5). This program is documented on the school's official website under their curriculum section. No other specific extracurricular activities (sport, drama, etc.) were detailed in the available sources.

Manly offers several family-friendly dining options. Thai Boat Restaurant at 1/99 Cambridge Parade serves Thai cuisine (open from 5:00 PM), and May's Thai is located at Mayfair Village Shopping Centre. Cafe La Mer at East Coast Marina (570 Royal Esplanade) offers gourmet breakfasts and lunches. Other options include Manly Boathouse (Seafood), Lido Italia (Italian), and various cafes along the Esplanade such as Baywatch Cafe and The Captain's Parrot.

Apex Tuition Australia provides in-person and online tutoring across Manly, with services for primary and secondary students. They offer QCE subject tutoring (including English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and languages) and claim to have hundreds of tutors available. KIS Academics also offers personalised tutoring services in the area for Years 5-12, with online Australia-wide options from approximately $70/hour.

Manly features the 41.8-hectare Manly Boat Harbour, Rose Bay beach (named after the historic Rose Bay Estate), and Eastwood Beach on the shoreline. The suburb is known for its calm Moreton Bay waters, scenic headlands including Darling Point and Norfolk Point, and the historic Manly train station on the Cleveland railway line. The area has a $2,200 median monthly mortgage repayment, suggesting established housing stock.

Manly train station is located on the Cleveland railway line, providing direct Queensland Rail (Translink) services to Brisbane CBD. The suburb is 19.9 km by road east of Brisbane's GPO, with an estimated travel time of approximately 30-40 minutes by car depending on traffic. The station sits at 27°27′24″S 153°10′49″E, and the suburb is also served by local bus routes connecting to surrounding areas.